Look here to stay abreast of breaking industry news related to the actions of lawmakers who create and codify the rules and regulators who enforce them. The Gambling Commission in the UK features prominently in this section due to the age and maturity of the marketplace there, but you can stay up to date around the globe by bookmarking this section.
From homegrown initiatives at the ballot box in rural America, to the fate of th six concessionaires in Macau as their licenses are set to expire betwwen 2020 nad 2022, to Asian marketplaces like Japan and Vietnam that are set to change the world casino landscape, you'll find all the news that's fit print here. Complementary sections include the over arching Gaming Industry News section as well as Licenses, Taxation, and Online Gambling Regulation.
The UK Gambling Commission has taken regulatory action against Wyke Gaming & Amusement Centre, suspending its licence due to serious compliance failures related to player protection and responsible gambling...
Montana has made history by becoming the first U.S. state to formally outlaw online sweepstakes casinos, following Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of Senate Bill 555 (SB555) into law. The legislation, passed ...
The Allan government has come under fire for postponing its poker machine reform plan, a delay that may funnel an additional $800 million into Victoria’s budget. The reform, initially promised by former Premier...
When Thailand’s parliament reconvenes in July, the entertainment complex bill—focused on legalizing and regulating casino-integrated resorts—will be high on the legislative docket, Deputy Finance Minister Julap...
As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies acro...
Dutch gambling authorities are preparing for the full implementation of the country’s ban on sports sponsorship by gambling operators, set to take effect on 1 July 2025. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Nether...
Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, operating as Unibet, has been fined over $1 million by Australia’s gambling regulator for serious failures in upholding the rules surrounding the country’s self-exclusion program....
Online sportsbook operators in Maryland are now facing a steeper tax bill after Governor Wes Moore officially enacted a law increasing the tax rate for mobile sports betting platforms. The change, which raises ...
Penang authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle illegal gambling networks in Malaysia, freezing more than 150 mule accounts that were reportedly used to facilitate online gambling and digital fraud. Th...
A pivotal piece of legislation aiming to completely revamp Texas’ lottery system and dissolve its embattled oversight body has taken another step forward. Senate Bill 3070, which received unanimous support in t...
As more competitors drop out of the downstate New York casino race, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is calling on state officials to immediately issue casino licenses to MGM Empire City Casino in Yonkers and Resorts W...
Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has temporarily frozen more than 28,000 bank accounts in 2024, as part of a nationwide initiative to counter illegal online gambling and oth...
Las Vegas tourism stakeholders are urging Nevada to reconsider long-standing barriers between the cannabis and casino industries, arguing that more flexible cannabis regulations could be key to revitalizing vis...
Underdog Fantasy has made a notable comeback in New York’s daily fantasy sports (DFS) market, relaunching its draft-style contests just two months after withdrawing amid regulatory disputes. The operator’s retu...
Hillary Clinton has voiced her support for proposed changes to Northern Ireland's charity lottery laws, highlighting the potential to bring vital funding into the region's civil society. In a video message pres...